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Spring 2014 Semester
Mar 03, 2015

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ENVR 3300 - Geographic Information Systems

Introduces students to the use of a geographic information system (GIS). Explores the practical application of GIS to support geographic inquiry, analysis, and decision making. Topics include spatial data collection; data accuracy and uncertainty; cartographic principles and data visualization; geographic analysis; and legal, economic, and ethical issues associated with the use of a GIS. Investigates case studies from geology, environmental science, urban planning, architecture, social studies, and engineering. Offers students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a leading commercial GIS software package. Prereq. ENVR 1101, ENVR 1112, ENVR 1200, or permission of instructor. Coreq. ENVR 3301.
4.000 Credit hours
4.000 Lecture hours